In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, we continue our Rise of Sustainability Regulations series with a timely conversation on climate-related disclosures featuring James Pollack, environmental attorney at Marten Law.

With new regulations like the SEC’s climate disclosure rule and California’s SB 253, SB 261, and AB 1305 taking effect, brands in the fishing and outdoor industries are under growing pressure to measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions. But what does that actually mean for your business?

James breaks down:

• What these new climate disclosure laws require
• Who is affected — and when compliance deadlines hit
• The business risks of inaction
• How transparency can become a competitive advantage
• What small and mid-sized companies can do now to prepare

If your company sells into big-box retailers or wants to stay ahead of regulatory, investor, and consumer expectations, this episode is a must-listen.

In Part 2 of our special series The Rise of Sustainability Regulations, host Rick Crawford is joined by environmental attorney James Pollack of Marten Law to unpack one of the most important—and misunderstood—emerging policies in the outdoor industry: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging and Textiles.

With states like California, Oregon, Maine, and Colorado rolling out EPR for Packaging laws, fishing and outdoor brands are now being held accountable for the environmental impact of their packaging. In this episode, James shares how he helps top outdoor gear, apparel, and footwear companies navigate this evolving regulatory landscape to:

✅ Stay compliant with EPR laws
✅ Reduce packaging-related fees and waste
✅ Future-proof their business in a climate-conscious market

If your brand sells to major retailers, wants to lower regulatory risk, or is trying to meet rising consumer and investor expectations—this episode is a must-listen.

Protect your brand. Protect the places you love.

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Welcome to a special 4-part series of The Sustainable Angler, where we tackle the most pressing sustainability regulations shaping the fishing and outdoor industries.

Over the next four weeks, I’ll be joined by James Pollack, environmental and regulatory lawyer at Marten Law, to unpack what brands need to know about PFAS (forever chemicals), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and climate regulations.

At Emerger Strategies, I help brands reduce costs, enhance reputation, and increase customer loyalty by measuring and improving sustainability performance. But here’s the thing: sustainability isn’t just good for business—it’s essential for managing regulatory risk. That’s why this series is a must-listen for any fishing and outdoor brand navigating the complex world of compliance.

James works directly with outdoor gear, apparel, and footwear companies—helping them understand and comply with regulations around material inputs, emerging contaminants, green marketing claims, and climate impacts. His insights are a game-changer for brands looking to stay ahead of the curve.

In this first episode, we dive deep into PFAS (forever chemicals):
✅ What they are and why they matter
✅ How PFAS regulations impact fishing and outdoor products like waders, wading boots, rain jackets, and fluorocarbon fishing line
✅ How PFAS is found in our drinking water
✅ What brands and retailers can do to manage chemicals of concern like PFAS
…and much more.

If you’re a fishing or outdoor brand navigating sustainability and compliance—or just passionate about protecting the wild places we love—this series is for you.